DC Travel Inspiration

Union Station is a hub for Amtrak and MARC trains, buses and Metro. Filled with restaurants and retail stores, it welcomes more than 90,000 visitors a day.

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Pictured: Inside Union Station

The neoclassical Union Station is so gorgeous it has been used as a movie set for blockbusters including, "The Untouchables." It is one of Washington's busiest places, welcoming more than 90,000 people a day.

The DC Circulator is DC's newest transportation system, offering five routes throughout the District for just $1 a ride.

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Pictured: City Segway Tours on the National Mall

Segwaying around the city takes the cake for the most unique way to see DC, including the National Mall. Don a helmet and get your footing for these fun tours.

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Pictured: Capital Bikeshare

DC denizens are into fitness, which is why our "Capital Bikeshare" program has been such a hit with visitors and locals alike. Look for the red bikes at stations across the city.

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Pictured: Bike the Sites at the U.S. Capitol

A bike tour is one of the best ways to get the lay of the land and see DC's most iconic buildings, like the U.S. Capitol.

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Pictured: Woodley Park Metro

The Woodley Park Metro puts you in walking distance of the National Zoo, plus boutiques and great sidewalk cafes.

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Pictured: Metro Center

Entrance to Metro Center

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Pictured: Dupont Circle Metro Station south entrance

Dupont Circle Metro Station south entrance

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Pictured: Metro underground

Washington, DC's Metro rail services thousands of commuters and visitors on a daily basis. Passengers wait for their train along the platform, which features blinking floor lights when a train is approaching.

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Pictured: Metro platform

Metro platforms display electronic signs that indicate the arrival time and destination of the next train.

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Pictured: Metro commuters

Metro is one of the most popular and convenient options for both locals and visitors. With dozens of stops throughout the city, Metro can take passengers nearly anywhere they want to go.

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Pictured: Reagan National Airport

Reagan National Airport has 44 gates and receives flights from 78 domestic and international nonstop destinations. It is the closest airport to DC and even has its own Metro stop on the blue and yellow lines.

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Pictured: Dulles International Airport

With 132 domestic and international non-stop destinatinations, Dulles International Airport is the Washington, DC region's largest airport.

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Pictured: Ready for takeoff at Reagen National Airport

As DC’s closest airport, you'll likely get a beautiful bird’s-eye view of the city’s iconic monuments and memorials upon landing or take-off at Reagen National Airport

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Pictured: Bridges over the Potomac

The Potomac River separates DC from Virginia meaning many commuters drive or take Metro across the river to the nation's capital every morning.

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Pictured: Metro train

Washington, DC's Metro rail services thousands of commuters and visitors on a daily basis. Passengers wait for their train along the platform, which features blinking floor lights when a train is approaching.

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Pictured: Biking through Rock Creek Park

Bicycling through Rock Creek Park is a favorite among Washingtonians.- Photo by InspirationDC

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Pictured: Riding the Metro

Washington, DC's Metro system is one of the cleanest and most easy to navigate in the world. Visitors can use the system to get to almost any destination in the city.

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Pictured: Biking the Mount Vernon Trail

Bike or walk along the Mount Vernon Trail for spectacular vistas of the Potomac River, Washington, DC skyline and plentiful foliage.